UNIS

Name

UNIS

Legal name

Unis, LLC

Website

https://uniscompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

UNIS is a US-based third-party logistics provider offering freight, warehousing, and supply chain services across 50+ facilities in 15 states, serving enterprise, e-commerce, and retail customers including Walmart.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Freight Services

NAICS

Other Warehousing and Storage (493190), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Shipping Management, Labeling & Carrier Integration (Multi-Carrier) (TLAEACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Fulfillment, Forwarding & Consolidation Services (CRAFAJAE)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Freight transportation services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Supply chain management
• E-commerce fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of Industry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Revenue generated from transportation services including spot freight, intermodal solutions, and container drayage. Services are priced based on freight volume, distance, and service type with quote-based pricing for enterprise customers.
2. Warehousing and Distribution: Storage and distribution services providing additional 600,000+ square feet of distribution space for major household goods manufacturers. Revenue from fulfillment services, inventory management, and order processing.
3. Supply Chain Solutions: Comprehensive supply chain management services including B2B compliance, e-commerce fulfillment, returns processing, field services, service parts logistics, and depot services.
4. Specialized Programs: Walmart Vendor Pool consolidation program providing vendor shipping simplification with specialized drayage and consolidation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UNIS is a third-party logistics provider that delivers end-to-end freight transportation, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management services to enterprise customers across the United States. Its offering spans spot freight, container drayage, intermodal freight, e-commerce fulfillment via a proprietary Warehouse Management System, B2B compliance support via EDI, returns handling, field services, service parts logistics, and a specialized Walmart Vendor Pool consolidation program, all powered by AI-driven quoting tools and integrations with major e-commerce and ERP platforms.

Product overview

UNIS is a freight solutions and logistics network operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform provides supply chain management with global reach and streamlined logistics, supported by 50+ facilities nationwide. Core products include AI Freight Intake (photo-based quoting), proprietary WMS for e-commerce fulfillment, and transportation services (Spot Freight, Container Drayage, Intermodal Freight Solutions). Technology modules include UNIS EDI for B2B compliance and UNIS API for partner integration. Specialized programs include the Walmart Vendor Pool consolidation program. Additional value-added services cover returns, field services, service parts, and depot services. The platform integrates with major e-commerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento) and ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Sage).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Freight Intake Photo-based freight quoting tool that uses AI and computer vision to identify freight items from uploaded images and deliver an instant shipping quote based on freight type and destination. Designed for shippers needing immediate price visibility on freight like appliances, furniture, bicycles, electronics, and unusual cargo.
• IEEPA Tariff Refund Calculator Online tool that allows users to upload ACE data and instantly calculate IEEPA tariff refund exposure, with the ability to file with UNIS for recovery. Built for importers and shippers navigating tariff-related cost recovery.
• UNIS WMS (Warehouse Management System) Proprietary warehouse management system that handles order fulfillment for B2C e-commerce operations, enabling same-day order processing with high accuracy. Powers multi-channel order fulfillment for e-commerce sellers.
• UNIS EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Electronic Data Interchange solution for B2B compliance, enabling automated exchange of business documents and order data with trading partners. Resolves compliance issues and streamlines B2B order flow.
• UNIS API Application programming interface enabling technology integration for partners and customers to connect their systems with UNIS logistics services for automated shipping, tracking, and supply chain operations.
• Spot Freight On-demand freight transportation service for immediate shipping needs outside of contracted lanes, priced based on current market conditions, fuel costs, and capacity availability.
• Container Drayage Services Ground transportation service for moving shipping containers from ports to inland destinations, supporting import and export supply chains across the US.
• Intermodal Freight Solutions Flexible, reliable, sustainable freight solutions combining multiple transportation modes (truck, rail, ship) for optimized long-haul shipping.
• Walmart Vendor Pool (Consolidation Program) Flagship consolidation program that simplifies vendor shipping to Walmart by pooling shipments, streamlining logistics for suppliers, and providing specialized drayage and consolidation services for Walmart vendors.
• Supply Chain Management End-to-end supply chain management solution providing global reach with streamlined logistics operations, leveraging 50+ facilities nationwide to support enterprise customers across multiple regions.
• Returns Management Returns processing and reverse logistics service as part of UNIS's value-added supply chain solutions for e-commerce and retail customers.
• Field Services On-site field service operations that handle installation, delivery, and service support as part of UNIS's comprehensive supply chain offering for manufacturers and retailers.
• Service Parts Logistics Specialized handling, storage, and distribution for service parts and warranty logistics, serving manufacturers that need expedited parts movement to support installed equipment.
• Depot Services Depot-level logistics and handling services for freight consolidation, cross-docking, and regional distribution operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.9% on-time delivery rate (measured June 18-24, 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SPS CommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration partnership providing EDI connectivity for supply chain automation and trading partner communication.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform integration enabling Shopify merchants to connect with UNIS logistics services for order fulfillment and shipping.
• WooCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with WooCommerce WordPress e-commerce platform allowing WordPress store owners to utilize UNIS shipping services.
• BigCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform integration providing BigCommerce merchants access to UNIS logistics and fulfillment services.
• MagentocoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise e-commerce platform integration for Magento merchants requiring advanced logistics and supply chain solutions.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise ERP system integration enabling Oracle customers to connect logistics operations with UNIS supply chain management.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise ERP integration allowing SAP customers to leverage UNIS freight and logistics services within their existing SAP environment.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration with Microsoft ecosystem enabling enterprise customers to utilize UNIS services through Microsoft-connected systems.
• SagecoreTechnology or IntegrationAccounting and ERP integration for Sage customers requiring logistics and supply chain management connected to financial systems.
• WalmartflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlagship partnership program - Walmart Consolidation Program providing specialized vendor shipping and pool distribution services for Walmart vendors. UNIS serves as a preferred logistics partner for Walmart vendor consolidation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest US third-party logistics provider and freight broker, offering truckload, intermodal, and supply chain management comparable to UNIS's spot freight, intermodal, and contracted supply chain services.
• NFI Industries: Family-owned US 3PL with dedicated trucking, warehousing, and dedicated distribution — a close structural match to UNIS's privately held, founder-led 3PL model covering transportation, warehousing, and e-commerce fulfillment.
• Hub Group: US-based intermodal and logistics provider offering intermodal transportation, truck brokerage, and dedicated logistics — overlaps directly with UNIS's intermodal freight solutions and spot freight services.
• RXO: Tech-forward freight brokerage spun out of XPO, providing truckload brokerage, last-mile, and managed transport — a direct comparable on the asset-light brokerage and digital freight dimensions of UNIS.
• Echo Global Logistics: Non-asset-based 3PL providing truckload, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation services backed by proprietary technology — directly competes with UNIS on multi-mode freight services.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight and logistics provider using a network of owner-operators and agents — parallels UNIS's asset-light spot freight and drayage approach with broad US coverage.

Broad incumbents

• XPO: Major US LTL and last-mile logistics operator with national terminal density — broader incumbent overlap with UNIS on trucking, warehousing, and last-mile/marketplace logistics.
• Schneider National: Large US trucking, intermodal, and logistics provider with owned assets and brokerage services — broader incumbent competitor to UNIS in intermodal, dedicated, and freight services.
• DSV: Global freight forwarder and 3PL with significant US presence post-UPS Freight and GIL acquisitions — competing for large enterprise contracts that overlap with UNIS's customer profile.

Emerging players

• ShipBob: Tech-enabled 3PL focused on e-commerce fulfillment with proprietary WMS and multi-channel integration — competes with UNIS for SMB and mid-market e-commerce fulfillment with a similar technology-led value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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